I Woke Up Early For My Funeral
- IAAM Radio

- Aug 26
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 25
I Woke Up Early For My Funeral was a hard rock band based in Orlando, Florida, active in the 2010s. The group was known for its creative, diverse sound and energetic live performances.
Band history and members
Formation: Guitarist Ryan Christopher formed the band in 2012. The name came from a personal belief to live each day to its fullest, as if "waking up early for my funeral".
Personnel: In 2014, the lineup included:
Brandon James: Vocals
Ryan Christopher: Guitar and piano
John Panaccione: Bass
Josh Henry: Drums
Influences and style: The band created a hard rock sound by blending elements of alternative, classic, and metal music. They cited diverse influences such as Stone Sour, Led Zeppelin, Jane's Addiction, and Avenged Sevenfold.
Discography
I Woke Up Early For My Funeral released several singles and EPs:
Us Against the World (2014): An EP featuring the songs "Soul Changes" and "Wearing Masks".
"Us Against the World" (2014): A single from the EP, featuring guest vocalist Lennon Murphy.
"Poison Desire" (2015): A later single released by the band.
Where to listen
Although the band is no longer active, their music can still be found online:
Streaming services: Releases can be found on Apple Music and Spotify.
Online music platforms: The music is also available on Bandcamp and SoundCloud








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